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Mrs. Tarver from Manila, AR is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Shopping Our Way to Success

My students need items to buy from our classroom store in order to learn some basics about economy. These items include lanyards, key chains, pencil sharpeners, etc.

  • $551 goal

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$299 - complete this project and be a hero

My Students

My classroom is organized chaos. We are always having fun while we are learning! By creating a classroom economy, my students are learning and having fun at the same time!

I teach fifth and sixth graders at a low socioeconomic school.

The majority of our students come from poverty and many receive free or reduced lunches. Some students have never been out of our town, much less see how an economy works by going shopping. These students will be truly grateful for an opportunity to earn prizes that they otherwise couldn't afford

My Project

This year I am working with our history teacher to create classroom economies. Students will have jobs where they earn "money" and can "purchase" items from our store. This is a treat for my students because many have never even been to a store. I am asking for items for our classroom store. Items include key chains, lanyards, pens, pencils, necklaces, rings, erasers, pencil sharpeners, etc. Students will be able to shop at my store, as well as the history teachers’ store. Through pricing, we will teach inflation, supply and demand, budgeting, earning a wage, etc.

This project will help my students develop life skills such as earning and budgeting their "money," how to shop, how to compare prices, and much more.

Coming from an area of poverty, students will appreciate being able to get items that they otherwise couldn't afford for completing small classroom tasks.

Mrs. Tarver Manila Middle School Grades 3-5

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Manila, AR View local requests

More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
X-Acto School Pro Heavy-Duty Electric Sharpener (1670) • Amazon Business $29.58 1 $29.58
X-Acto School Pro Heavy-Duty Electric Sharpener (1670) • Amazon Business $29.58 1 $29.58
Getting to the Core of Writing • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Getting to the Core of Writing • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
Plastic Harmonicas (6 Dozen) - BULK • Amazon Business $18.02 1 $18.02
Fellowes Bankers Box Decorative Eight Compartment Literature Sorter, Letter, Black/White Brocade (6170301) • Amazon Business $14.73 1 $14.73
Fellowes Bankers Box Decorative Eight Compartment Literature Sorter, Letter, Black/White Brocade (6170301) • Amazon Business $14.73 1 $14.73
Tween Faith and Trust Cross Necklaces - 12 pieces • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Zebra's Cadoozles #2 Mechanical Pencil 0.9mm Assorted Barrel Colors 28pk (51291) • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98
ZEB51271 Cadoozles Machanical Pencils 28 Pack (0.7mm #2) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Metal Snowflake Charm Key Chains (12 Pack) Christmas Keychain • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Zombie Heads w/ Pop-out Eyes (12 Pack) /Halloween/goody Bags/party Supplies/toys • Amazon Business $12.27 1 $12.27
Fun Express Foam Bookmarks (6 Dozen) • Amazon Business $11.15 1 $11.15
DC Comic Super Hero Dog Tags (2 Dozen) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Wisdompro 30pcs 17 Inch Pack of Nylon Neck Lanyards / Straps with J-Hook & Tone Split Ring for Office's USB Flash Drives, Keys, Keychains, ID Name Tag Badge Holders and Other Portable Staff - (Blue) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Jelly Bracelet Glow in the Dark Silicone with Bow Hearts Mustache Beads-24 Pieces • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
JOY FOR JESUS SPIRAL COLOR PADS WITH STICKERS (1 DOZEN) - BULK • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
~ 144 (1 Gross) ~ Neon Rope Friendship Bracelets ~ New • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Rhode Island Novelty 36 Piece Kids Mini Cupcake Ring, Assorted • Amazon Business $8.84 1 $8.84
Rhode Island Novelty 2" Rubber Duck Keychain (12 Piece) • Amazon Business $8.50 1 $8.50
Paw Print Erasers - 24 ct • Amazon Business $8.25 1 $8.25
Mustache Suckers - 1 dozen • Amazon Business $8.00 1 $8.00
Transparent Glitter Stacking Point Crayons (12 Pack) - Stationery & Crayons • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Paper Mate Write Bros. 0.7mm Mechanical Pencils, 10 Pencils 2-Pack (74403) • Amazon Business $7.09 1 $7.09
24 Paw Print Stampers • Amazon Business $7.00 1 $7.00
Rhode Island Novelty Foam Glider Assortment Vehicle (Pack of 72) • Amazon Business $6.33 1 $6.33
Mini Shark Squirts (1 dz) • Amazon Business $6.25 1 $6.25
Mini Basketball Party Favor (7 in), Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $6.17 1 $6.17
Assorted Fingerless Diva Fishnet Wrist Gloves - short - 1 Dozen Pairs • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Paper Mate Write Bros #2 Mechanical Pencils 0.7mm, 20 Count Pack • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98
Dog Bone Erasers (36ct) • Amazon Business $5.70 1 $5.70
Cupcake Erasers - Stationery & Pencil Accessories • Amazon Business $5.45 1 $5.45
Fun Express Religious Notepads with A Cross (2 Dozen) • Amazon Business $5.18 1 $5.18
Metallic Kazoos (1 Dozen) - BULK • Amazon Business $5.17 1 $5.17
BIC Pencil Xtra Strong (colorful barrels), Thick Point (0.9 mm), 24-Count • Amazon Business $5.09 1 $5.09
Oriental Trading Shutter Shading Glasses (12-Pair) • Amazon Business $4.20 1 $4.20
Paper Mate Mates 1.3mm Mechanical Pencils, 8 Colored Barrel Mechanical Pencils (1862168) • Amazon Business $3.89 1 $3.89
Dozen Kid Fun Bling Dollar Sign Keychains • Amazon Business $3.75 1 $3.75

Materials cost

$399.32

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $32.94

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$468.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.63

Total project goal

$550.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $550.88

1 Donor

-$275.43

Donations toward project cost

-$234.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.31

match offer

-$275.45

Match offer toward project cost

-$234.13

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.32

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